A teether , teething toy , or chew toy is a device given to teething infants. It has the effect of reducing the pain of irritable wisdom teeth . ^[1] Most modern teethers are silicone, but can also be made of wood or rubber. Some teethers are filled with a fluid or gel that can be frozen or refrigerated . They differ from pacifiers in that they are intended to be chewed, rather than sucked on. ^[2] They come in a variety of different shapes. Teethers may help relieve teething pain and help new teeth penetrate the gum, as well as provide a form of entertainment. ^[3] Studies found that chewing a teether may make teething children calmer and happier, less stressed, and less cranky. ^[4] Teething necklaces and teething bracelets may pose a choking hazard to infants and toddlers depending on the teething parts, and have prompted recalls. ^{[5] [6] [7] [8]} Teethers filled with liquid have also been recalled because of bacterial contamination. ^{[9] [10]} Early teethers were often teething rings .

Teething biscuits, like rusks and ladyfingers , can also be given for teething.

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